‘We can all be great, a hero like Graciano’
ILOILO City – Be inspired by Ilonggo hero Graciano Lopez Jaena.
“In our lives, there are many opportunities to exhibit greatness and heroism – by...
Travel consultancy firms offering jobs abroad illegal, says Ople
BY DANIE MAE FAJARDO-DELA CRUZ
MANILA – Secretary Susan Ople of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) warned the public against travel consultancy companies promising...
NPA in NegOcc on the run; gov’t forces on high alert
BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA
BACOLOD City – Communist rebels in Negros Occidental are on the run, according to the head of the Philippine Army’s...
Fast track probe on SJI threats, NBI and BCPO told
BACOLOD City – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) were ordered by Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez to fast...
Landowner escapes slay try at Bacolod mall; vice mayor’s van hit
BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA
BACOLOD City – A landowner in this city survived an attempt on his life. His vehicle was strafed by unidentified...
DOH on food preparation amid ASF, bird flu fears: ‘Check sources, cook thoroughly’
ILOILO City – Some fear eating pork and chicken due to African Swine Fever (ASF) and the threat of avian influenza-A (H5N1) or bird...
Dinagyang 2023 Food Fest: More than just barbeque
ILOILO City – The Dinagyang 2023 Food Festival will be joined by local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and other food businesses, some...
Expect ‘grander’ Iwag Festival this year
ILOILO – After two years of hiatus due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Ilonggos can again enjoy the Iwag Festival in Pototan town,...
Legislative inquiry on Ungka, Aganan flyovers pushed
ILOILO – The Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of Pavia is requesting legislators of the city and province of Iloilo to make representation in Congress to...
Bayan-Panay leader released on bail; gov’t urged to drop charges, release all political prisoners
ILOILO City – Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) – Panay welcomed the release of its secretary-general, veteran labor leader and human rights activist Elmer Forro...